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2019 Specialized Allez Sport vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

The 58 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 58 Specialized Allez Sport. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

Compared with the Specialized Allez Sport in 58, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 58 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−17 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−2 mm
About the same
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2019 Specialized Allez Sport (58)The Specialized Allez Sport frame drawn to scale.J 1011

Only the Specialized Allez Sport is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 58 are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Sport 58Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 58Difference
Reach390mm393+3 mm
Stack627mm610−17 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.25°73−0.3°
Effective top tube579mm579±0 mm
Chainstay length415mmnot listed
Wheelbase1011mm1009−2 mm
BB drop74.5mm70−5 mm
BB height265.5mm275+10 mm
Standover826mm833+7 mm
Seat tube length550mm550±0 mm
Fork length375mmnot listed
Head tube length215mm197−18 mm

Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Allez Sport. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Allez Sport, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez SportCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Allez SportSportCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
ShifterShimano SoraShimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
DerailleurShimano SoraShimano Dura-Ace R9100
ChainKMC X9Shimano HG701
CranksetPraxis Alba M30Cannondale HollowGram Si
WheelsetSpecialized Axis SportCannondale HollowGram
TireSpecialized Espoir Sportnot listed
BrakeSpecialized Axis 1.0Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportFabric Scoop
Framenot listedCannondale Synapse
Forknot listedSynapse
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra R6800
Handlebarnot listedCannondale C1 Ultralight
Stemnot listedCannondale SAVE
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si
Seatpostnot listedCannondale SAVE

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